Contractor Calc: Job Estimate

Never underbid a job or leave money on the table again. Standing in a customer's driveway trying to estimate labor hours, material costs, and markup in your head is stressful — and a small math mistake can easily wipe out your entire profit. Contractor Calc: Job Estimate is the fast, professional bidding calculator built specifically for independent contractors, handymen, painters, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, and residential remodelers. Enter your hours, materials, and target margin — and get an exact, profitable bid in under 30 seconds. WHAT YOU CAN CALCULATE IN SECONDS: • Labor & Crew Costs: Calculate owner hours, helper/crew wages, and travel time with custom hourly or daily rates. • Materials & Markup: Itemize materials or input lump sums, applying your custom markup percentage (10%–50%+) so you never pay retail out of pocket. • Overhead Cushion: Allocate real business overhead (vehicle gas, wear & tear, liability insurance, tool replacement) into every quote. • True Profit Margin vs. Markup: Prevent costly confusion between markup and profit margin — see your exact dollar take-home and gross margin percentage. • Break-Even Analysis: Instantly know the absolute minimum price needed to cover all direct costs before negotiating. • Sales Tax & Surcharges: Toggle tax on materials or entire bids based on your local state/province tax rules. 1-TAP TEXT & SMS QUOTE GENERATOR: Turn your calculations into a polite, professional message formatted and ready to send via SMS, WhatsApp, or email directly to the homeowner before you even leave their driveway. PRO FEATURES (UNLOCKED WITH LIFETIME ACCESS): • Good / Better / Best Multi-Tier Bidding: Automatically generate 3-tier bid options (Standard, Deluxe, Premium) to give clients choices and raise your average ticket size. • Reverse Profit Target Mode: Set your desired in-pocket profit (e.g., "$1,200 net on this 3-day job") and let the app solve for the required customer bid. • True Overhead Rate Wizard: Calculate your exact hourly overhead cost by entering your monthly fixed expenses (truck, insurance, tools, phone). • 1-Page Clean PDF Estimates: Export branded, professional PDF estimates complete with your company name, terms, and signature line. • Unlimited Saved Bids & Win/Loss Tracker: Track estimates by status (Draft, Sent, Won, Lost) to monitor your close rate and revenue over time. PRIVACY & NO MONTHLY HASSLE: • 100% Offline-Capable: No internet connection needed on the job site. All data stays secure on your phone. • No Bloated CRM: No mandatory monthly $80 subscriptions, complex desktop setups, or customer management bloat. Just fast, precision math when you need it. Disclaimer: Calculations and estimates are for educational and job planning purposes. Always verify local tax requirements, material price volatility, and contractual terms before signing client agreements.